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Number 96: Ray Meagher as Fred Shrimpton

1977

Number 96: Ray Meagher as Fred Shrimpton

1977

  • NFSA IDSQ9KJDPD
  • TypeTelevision
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormSeries
  • GenresDrama
  • Year1977

Actor Ray Meagher (best known as Alf Stewart on Home and Away) makes an appearance in this episode of Number 96 from 1977, playing the role of Fred Shrimpton. Meagher featured in 4 episodes of Number 96.

As well as providing experience for countless crew and behind-the-scenes craftspeople, Number 96 was a stepping stone for thousands of actors including many who went on to have high-profile screen careers. You can see Anne Charleston (Madge Bishop in Neighbours) and Carol Raye (from The Young Doctors and Blankety Blanks fame) in this clip from the show's 600th episode.

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Cash Harmon

Actor Ray Meagher (best known as Alf Stewart on Home and Away) makes an appearance in this episode of Number 96 from 1977, playing the role of Fred Shrimpton. Meagher featured in 4 episodes of Number 96.

As well as providing experience for countless crew and behind-the-scenes craftspeople, Number 96 was a stepping stone for thousands of actors including many who went on to have high-profile screen careers. You can see Anne Charleston (Madge Bishop in Neighbours) and Carol Raye (from The Young Doctors and Blankety Blanks fame) in this clip from the show's 600th episode.

Courtesy of
Cash Harmon
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